Sensitivity analysis in practice
Subtitle: a guide to assessing scientific models
By: Andrea Saltelli ... [et al.]
Contributors: Saltelli, A. 1953-
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Chichester; Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
Subjects: SIMLAB; Sensitivity theory (Mathematics) -- Simulation methods
Description: Sensitivity analysis should be considered a pre-requisite for statistical model building in any scientific discipline where modelling takes place. For a non-expert, choosing the method of analysis for their model is complex, and depends on a number of factors. This  book guides the non-expert through their problem in order to enable them to choose and apply the most appropriate method. It offers a review of the state-of-the-art in sensitivity analysis, and is suitable for a wide range of practitioners. It is focussed on the use of SIMLAB - a widely distributed freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors - for solving problems in sensitivity analysis of statistical models. Other key features: Provides an accessible overview of the current most widely used methods for sensitivity analysis. Opens with a detailed worked example to explain the motivation behind the book. Includes a range of examples to help illustrate the concepts discussed. Focuses on implementation of the methods in the software SIMLAB - a freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors. Contains a large number of references to sources for further reading. Authored by the leading authorities on sensitivity analysis.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-216) and index